Urban Core Development Lead: Strategy & Placemaking

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية, based in Riyadh, seeks a Senior Manager - Development to lead end-to-end development of a major Urban Core mixed-use precinct including public realm, retail, F&B, offices, and mobility assets.

The role oversees development strategy, business planning, design governance, commercial structuring, stakeholder management, investment readiness, and delivery integration to achieve commercial, placemaking, and long-term asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• MBA, MSc Real Estate Development, Urban Development, or equivalent highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the overall development strategy and business plan for a large-scale mixed-use precinct.
• Accountability for development outcomes across the precinct portfolio.
• Establish clear development objectives aligned with Urban Core and wider organisational goals.
• Direct development activities from feasibility through design, procurement, delivery, activation, and operational readiness.
• Drive development decisions that optimise long-term asset value, commercial performance, and placemaking outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline

Master's Degree

MBA, MSc Real Estate Development, Urban Development, or equivalent highly desirable

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية, based in Riyadh, seeks a Senior Manager - Development to lead end-to-end development of a major Urban Core mixed-use precinct including public realm, retail, F&B, offices, and mobility assets.

The role oversees development strategy, business planning, design governance, commercial structuring, stakeholder management, investment readiness, and delivery integration to achieve commercial, placemaking, and long-term asset value.